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Devising an Algorithm for Solving Rubik's Cube
|Time Required
|Long (2-4 weeks)
|To do this project you should enjoy solving puzzles and thinking in three dimensions.
|Material Availability
|Readily available
|Very Low (under $20)
|No issues
AbstractIf you're the kind of person who has taken apart your Rubik's cube in order to grease the inside parts so it will move more smoothly, this could be a great project for you. We'll show you three sets of move sequences that accomplish specific rearrangements of the cube. Can you devise a way to solve the cube using only these three move sequences?
The goal of this project is to devise an algorithm for solving Rubik's cube, using three sets of moves that each accomplish a specific function.
Andrew Olson, Ph.D., Science Buddies
This project is based on:
- Cao, C., 2002. "A Simple Complexity," illumin 3(2), Fall, 2002 [accessed December 19, 2006] http://illumin.usc.edu/article.php?articleID=11.
- The Java applet used to illustrate the moves in this project was written by Karl Hšrnell, Lars Petrus, and Matthew Smith. It can be obtained from: http://lar5.com/cube/downloads.html.
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Last edit date: 2013-09-04
Rubik's cube is an interesting 3-dimensional puzzle that challenges your spatial imagination and memory. The goal is to arrange the cube so that each side is a solid color, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 also shows the labels we will be using when referring to sides of the cube. The six sides are named in pairs—up-down, front-back, and left-right. To refer to a specific side, we'll use the one-letter abbreviations shown in Figure 1 (U, D, F, B, L, R).
The cube is built in such a way that each side, row, and column can rotate (see Figure 2). With a few turns, the colors can be thoroughly mixed up. How can you get all of the squares back to their original positions? It's quite a puzzle to get the colors arranged properly again!
In this project you'll learn three sequences of moves that accomplish specific rearrangements of the squares on the cube. Can you figure out how to use these three move sequences to solve the cube?
Before we present the moves, we need to introduce some more terminology, so that we can distinguish individual pieces on the cube. Rubik's cube is made of three different types of pieces. We will refer to them as center, corner, and edge pieces. The puzzle has six center pieces, one in the middle of each face. Each center piece has only one visible face. There are eight corner pieces on the puzzle. Each corner piece has three visible faces. The remaining twelve pieces are edge pieces, occupying the middle position along each edge of the cube. Each edge piece has two visible faces.
|Center Piece
|Corner Piece
|Edge Piece
|# in entire cube
|visible faces
Now we're almost ready to present the move sequences. Remember that each move sequence accomplishes a specific rearrangement of the pieces in the cube. For each move sequence, we'll describe that specific rearrangement both with a diagram and with words. Then we'll describe the move sequence in words and in a shorthand notation. You'll soon find that the shorthand makes it easier to execute the moves quickly and memorize them.
The shorthand notation is easy to learn. There are just five rules you need to know.
- When a side is rotated clockwise one quarter turn, the shorthand notation for the move is simply the letter of the side. For example, if you're supposed to rotate the right side one quarter turn clockwise, the shorthand would be R.
- When a side is rotated counterclockwise one quarter turn, the shorthand notation for the move is the letter + an apostrophe ('). For example, if you're supposed to rotate the right side counterclockwise one quarter turn, the shorthand would be R'.
- When a side is rotated twice (direction does not matter in this case), the shorthand notation for the move is the letter + 2. For example, if you're supposed to rotate the front side twice, the shorthand would be F2.
- For some of the moves, you will be moving only the center column of a side. For a clockwise rotation of one quarter turn, the shorthand is the letter of the side, followed by 'c' (for center column). For example, if you're supposed to rotate the center column of the front side one quarter turn clockwise, the shorthand would be Fc.
- Finally, if you're supposed to rotate the center column of a side counterclockwise one turn, just add an apostrophe ('). For example, if you're supposed to rotate the center column of the front side one quarter turn counterclockwise, the shorthand would be Fc'.
Move Sequence #1
The first exchanges the positions of three edge pieces at once, altering nothing else. The three affected edge pieces are all on the center column: the bottom and top edge on the left side, and the opposite edge on the top side (see Figure 5). Repeating this sequence three times will restore the cube to its original configuration.
Detailed move explanation:
Shorthand: L R' F2 L' R U2
The Java applet above illustrates move sequence #1. Note: if you see a gray box with a red "X" in the corner, you will need to update your Java Runtime Environment in order to run this applet. Go to http://www.java.com to get the latest version.
Move Sequence #2
The second sequence 'cycles' five corner pieces: the four corners of the front face, plus the upper right corner. It also exchanges the positions of three the front side edge pieces, as shown in Figure 4.
Detailed move explanation:
Shorthand: U F2 U' F U F U' F2
The Java applet above illustrates move sequence #2.
Move Sequence #3
The third sequence 'flips' each of two opposite edge pieces in the upper layer without altering anything else on the cube, as shown in Figure 5. The two edge pieces wind up back in their original places, but with the original colors 'flipped.' Compare the before and after views to verify that this is true. Note that repeating this sequence twice restores the cube to the original position.
Detailed move explanation:
Shorthand: L R' F' L R' D' L R' B2 L' R D' L' R F' L' R U2
The Java applet above illustrates move sequence #3.
Note: move sequence #3 is much easier to remember (and can be done more quickly) if you move the center column of the front side (a center 'slice' of the cube) rather than moving the left and right sides. Try this out with your own cube and verify that it does the same thing. (Unfortunately, the Java applet used for the animated diagrams does not provide for movements of center slices, so we can't show you this alternate sequence with an animated diagram.) Here is the move sequence in shorthand, using center slice moves (Fc means to rotate the center slice 'up' and Fc' means to rotate the center slice 'down'):
Alternate shorthand: [Fc U'] 3 times, then [U' Fc'] 3 times, then U2.
Can you figure out how to solve Rubik's cube using only these three sequences of moves?
Terms and Concepts
To do this project, you should do research that enables you to understand the following terms and concepts:
- Rubik's cube:
- how it moves,
- terminology:
- corner pieces (8),
- edge pieces (12),
- center pieces (aka side pieces, 6);
- algorithm.
- How many visible faces does an edge piece have? A center piece? A corner piece?
- Which move sequences don't alter other pieces?
- Are the three move sequences presented sufficient to solve the puzzle?
- This project is based on the following article:
Cao, C., 2002. "A Simple Complexity," illumin 3(2), Fall, 2002 [accessed December 19, 2006] http://illumin.usc.edu/article.php?articleID=11.
- For information on algorithms, see:
Wikipedia contributors, 2006. "Algorithm," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia [accessed December 19, 2006] http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Algorithm&oldid=96361172.
- Potential spoiler alert! Here are some other ways to solve the cube, with step-by-step instructions. Consult these only if you're stuck. They may give you some ideas on alternative strategies:
- Beust, C., 2003. "A Rubik's Cube Solution That Is Easy to Memorize," [accessed December 19, 2006] http://beust.com/rubik/.
- Lee, J., n.d. "Beginner Solution to the Rubik's Cube," [accessed April 29, 2009] http://peter.stillhq.com/jasmine/JasmineLeeBeginnerRubikSolution.pdf.
- Petrus, L. 1997. "Solving Rubik's Cube for Speed," [accessed December 19, 2006] http://lar5.com/cube/index.html.
- Youcandothecube.com. (n.d.). You CAN Do the Rubik's Cube. Retrieved November 23, 2010, from http://www.youcandothecube.com/.
- The Java applet used to illustrate the move sequences in this project is called "Caesar," and was written by Karl Hšrnell, Lars Petrus, and Matthew Smith. For instructions on using the applet, see the first link below. To download a copy of the applet, see the second link:
- Petrus, L., date unknown. "The Java Cubes: How to Use the Cube Illustrations," [accessed December 19, 2006] http://lar5.com/cube/javacube.html,
- Petrus, and Smith, 1996. "'Caesar' Rubik's Cube Applet (download page)," [accessed December 19, 2006] http://lar5.com/cube/downloads.html.
Materials and Equipment
To do this experiment you will need the following materials and equipment:
- a Rubik's cube,
- timer.
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Experimental Procedure
- Do your background research so that you are familiar with the terms, concepts, and questions, above.
- If you can already solve Rubik's cube before doing this project, your first step should be to measure your average solution time. Time yourself for each of 5–10 trials, and calculate your average solution time. The cube should be well-randomized for each trial.
- Study the three sets of moves covered in the Introduction.
- Practice using each set of moves on your Rubik's cube.
- Verify that each sequence works as described.
- Become familiar enough with each set of moves so that you can step through the sequence in your imagination, without having the cube in your hands or within sight.
- Figure out a logical sequence for applying these three sets of moves in order to solve the cube systematically. In other words, use the three sets of moves as the basis for developing an algorithm to solve Rubik's cube.
- During this step, it is important to determine whether the three move sequences presented in the Introduction are sufficient to solve the cube. In other words, is it possible to solve the cube with only these three move sequences, or do you need additional move sequences?
- If you determine that additional move sequences are needed, be prepared to show why they are needed. Develop one or more move sequences to fill in the missing rearrangements needed to solve the cube.
- Once you have developed your algorithm, time yourself for 10 or more trials and see how long it takes you, on average, to solve the puzzle. The cube should be well randomized for each trial.
- If you could solve the puzzle before you started the project, did your average solution time improve?
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- For a more basic Rubik's cube experiment, see the Science Buddies project, What's the Fastest Way to Solve Rubik's Cube?
- Can naive Rubik's cube players use your algorithm to solve the puzzle? Find volunteers with no experience solving Rubik's cube. See if they can solve the puzzle on their own. Record how long it takes them to solve the puzzle, or to give up. Teach them your algorithm, give them some time to practice it, and time them again. Do this for at least five volunteers. Did their solution times improve? By how much, on average?
- Advanced. Are there even faster ways to solve Rubik's cube? Practice on your own, or do some investigation online. How much can you improve your average solution time?
- Advanced. If you have skills in computer programming, learn how to use the Java applet to demonstrate how your algorithm works. The Java applet used to illustrate the moves in this project was written by Karl Hšrnell, Lars Petrus, and Matthew Smith. It can be obtained from: http://lar5.com/cube/downloads.html.
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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (July 12, 2011) – Today, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) announced seven degree programs and two courses to support the educational needs of Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The programs, which will be administered by Maryland two and four-year higher education institutions, will cover a range of focus areas needed to support additional military missions coming to APG as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) transition.
Maryland higher education institutions submitted 40 proposals for programs and courses, highlighting the State's strong commitment to expanding educational opportunities in the APG region. The selection process involved a collaborative effort between the military, private sector, higher education community and state government to ensure that the needs of Northeast Maryland's innovation workforce are met. An independent panel recommended programs and courses that will be offered by institutions from across the state, including two that will be administered by the University of Maryland, College Park; two by Towson University; two by Morgan State University; and one each by Johns Hopkins University, Cecil College, and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
"Governor O'Malley and I are committed to fully supporting Aberdeen Proving Ground's unique missions, which are critical to our nation's security and to Maryland's economy," said Lt. Governor Brown. "These new higher education programs, developed in partnership with military leadership, state government, and the higher education community, will help maintain and enhance the skills of the Aberdeen Proving Ground region's workforce in order to support the thousands of BRAC-related jobs coming to the area and to retain these positions for years to come."
"Maryland's higher education community is ready, willing, and able to meet the needs of the Aberdeen Proving Ground region, and these programs and courses highlight the responsiveness of our State's educational institutions," said MHEC Secretary Elizabeth Sachs.
The programs will help support over 8,800 direct jobs and thousands of indirect positions coming to the Aberdeen Proving Ground region as part of the BRAC process. APG officials will work directly with the recommended schools to finalize implementation of the programs and a final review of each program will be conducted by MHEC. Programs may begin as early as this fall.
Lt. Governor Brown is Chair of the Governor's BRAC Subcabinet and leads the O'Malley-Brown administration's efforts to prepare the physical infrastructure and human capital to ensure a smooth BRAC transition. During this year's legislative session, the Lt. Governor worked with the General Assembly to pass legislation creating a Higher Education Task Force to identify short and long-term options to meet the educational needs of the Aberdeen Proving Ground region.
A full list of the recommended programs and courses can be found below:
Business Administration MBA University of Maryland, College Park
Electrical Engineering MS Morgan State University
Mechanical Engineering MS University of Maryland, College Park
Operations Research MS Morgan State University
Software Engineering MS Towson University
Supply Chain Management MS Towson University
Systems Engineering MS Johns Hopkins University
Principles of Management Course Credit Cecil College
Principles of Org Behavior Course Credit College of Notre Dame of Maryland


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A Spirituality for the 21st Century
The (r)evolutionary Creation Spirituality movement – based in ancient Judeo-Christian tradition, supported by leading-edge science, bearing witness for social, environmental, and gender justice, and voiced most powerfully for this generation by spiritual theologian Matthew Fox – is flourishing in the creative and prophetic spirit of our times!
"(Matthew Fox's) creation spirituality
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is the theology of the future."
— Bede Griffiths,
author of The Golden Thread, Christ in India:
Essays Towards a Hindu-Christian Dialogue
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"Occupy Spirituality is a powerful, inspiring, and vital call to embodied awareness and enlightened actions. 'Spiritual democracy,' as it is called in this book, is necessary … if we are not only to survive as a species on this beautiful, sacred planet, but also to co-create through our conscious, committed actions a world and planet where all beings thrive together. Thank you Matthew Fox and Adam Bucko for such a wonderful book."
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"Occupy Spirituality brings to the forefront the need for spirituality in our lives and through us in the lives of nations around the world. Materialism and morality, Gandhi said, have an inverse relationship. When one increases the other decreases. The decay in our 'civilization' today is caused by material greed. This may just be the blueprint for the survival of humanity. Everyone must read this book."
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In his first interview of 2014, Matthew talks openly about the suppression of the feminine in the Church and what can be done to restore the feminine to her rightful place, he talks about the new Pope and his hopes for change, and how he has sought to explore the experiential side of religion.
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After expanding to new schools in the Oakland area, and strongly influencing the Chicago Wisdom Project and New York-based Reciprocity Foundation, it has now crossed U.S. boundaries in the form of a workshop by Rose Elizondo, the Creative Arts director of Matthew Fox's AWE Project in Oakland, California.
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Writing from the depth of 40 years spent witnessing Vatican corruption and authoritarianism, Matthew Fox offers a series of heartfelt letters to the new pontiff about the great challenges facing the church today. Drawing from the deep spiritual and theological sources that have been suppressed since Vatican II, he implores Pope Francis to restore the sensus fidelium (the sense of the faithful) and reshape a church with justice and compassion.
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13664 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH | Directions 4413641.315135 -81.835177
Lunch hours: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm. Dinner hours: Daily, 5pm - Decline of business
What a Shame – We have been happy patrons of Don's Pomeroy House for 20yrs, have gotten to know everyone, and have enjoyed the special service and familiarity that comes with that. We have enjoyed the food, wines, camaraderie with staff, and ambiance of the historic house.
Until now. After a fine happy uneventful dinner evening, for reasons unknown an asst. mgr. chose to accuse us of causing an incident which NEVER OCCURRED.
My wife & I were astounded, and informed him nothing occurred. HE INSISTED. We left the restaurant distressed and confused. During the drive home I called to attempt to get an explanation. Instead of resolving the matter, HE PERSISTED in his false accusation and threatened that I should not speak to the manager, quote "you won't like it".
The following week I spoke to the manager, who apologized for whatever occurred. We returned with expectation of an apology from the asst.mgr. and thought the issue was resolved.
However, as of today the false accusation has been resurrected by the manager to whom I spoke.
We have spent every Friday evening for the last many years at Don's. Monthly we have spent thousands, and have been to our knowledge Don's best individual regular customer.
Due to this entirely UNPROFESSIONAL and IMMATURE behavior by the senior management of the restaurant, WE SHALL NO LONGER PATRONIZE Don's Pomeroy House.
Peter Strang of the STRANG CORPORATION, owner of Don's Pomeroy House, has been informed of this matter, and has failed to respond.
It is with sincere regret we find we must inform others of this matter, and strongly suggest Don's Pomeroy House be avoided by all.
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Major Dissapointment – I ordered the New York Strip. The only thing that was worth eating were the green beans. The mashed potatoes were very stiff with little flavor. The steak was the worst cut of meat I?ve EVER had. It was very fatty and full of gristle. It tasted like they threw salt and pepper on it and tossed it in a frying pan. I got a side order of shitake mushrooms. They were fried in butter with nothing to season. The food was very unimaginative with mediocre presentation. The service was , however, very good. Overall, save you money and go to Outback or something.
Best restaurant in the Cleveland area – It's a seafood place but if you like steaks try the strip steak. The Sea Bass is real good too. It has a cherry port sauce that is unbelievable.
Fireside fine dining in an 1847 tavern. – The Scene
Wrapped in raw brick and a romantic glow, this restored 19th-century stagecoach stop draws sophisticated foodies and flirting couples. Ebenezer Pomeroy's homestead shuns "ye olde alehouse" clichés in favor of comfy, book-lined booths and a cozy fireplace. Down a winding oak staircase, though, the Pub hums like the Dickens.
The Food
The kitchen dips into the American comfort-food canon for revved-up versions of beef, chop and seafood classics. "Voodoo" shrimp comes bacon-wrapped, curry-laced and nestled on corn and lobster cakes; the platter-lapping duck breast is cider-glazed and sided by a sumptuous vegetable napoleon; and the slow-roasted rack of pork boasts cherry-apple chutney. A comprehensive wine list offers affordable domestic and imported standards by the glass or the bottle. Finish with a wedge of fresh strawberry cheesecake. After enjoying the best land and sea can offer, a sip of small-batch bourbon is heaven.
Fine cuisine – Best food & service I've ever had. Everything works well in this place. Parking is easy too.
great ambience – Beautiful decore. Two dining areas. Main area is formal. The pub is very quaint. The main dining area is a bit loud and more expensive than the pub. The pub is more enjoyable and is larger than most main dining areas. The food is a bit pricey but is generally worth it. Not an everyday place to go, but has the whole package for a special night out. Try the swordfish or sea bass
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The name Nick VanHoose caught many by surprise. Under-recruited and underrated out of high school, he grabbed the attention of Northwestern coaches during his first week of college practice.
"We thought he'd be a pretty good corner," defensive backs coach Jerry Brown recalled of the 2011 practice. "Our thought process was to redshirt him and allow him to work on his foundation. We thought he had a lot of innate ability."
With a year of learning and growing under his belt, VanHoose was handed the heavy burden of becoming Northwestern's top cornerback. It was a great responsibility he was to handle. To prepare VanHoose for a tough task, Brown put him through adverse situations in practice.
VanHoose understood the demands he was put through were used by his coach as a teaching moment.
"He has pushed me more because he knows I can do it," VanHoose said of Brown. "He pushes me more if I mess up, but gives me good advice. He doesn't take me out if I do something wrong. He keeps me in there to learn from it."
During practices this summer, VanHoose would run through game-like scenarios in which he must react appropriately. His first time on the field would provide tremendous pressure.
"He has made a big emphasis on getting experiences," said VanHoose. "That means out on the practice field. He makes a big emphasis about making plays that build confidence. Once you build up your confidence, you can take that to a game and feel much better about yourself."
With comfort and confidence at cornerback, VanHoose ran with his role. He became a tough matchup for each opponent's top receiver. However, it took him five games—including several close calls—to record his first career interception.
VanHoose had 31 tackles and seven pass breakups through Northwestern's game with Nebraska, but his stellar season came to a halt during that game. A dislocated shoulder left him with unbearable pain and an unwanted recovery.
"Nick has played really well and had some great success early," head coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "And then, like a lot of competitors, you get injured. How are you going to deal with that? I think he went through the initial wave where he was very disappointed."
The pain for VanHoose was felt more emotionally than physically before the Wildcats' game with Michigan. During pregame warm-ups, he was ruled unable to play—so close to feeling ready for a return. The game turned in the Wolverines' favor on a Hail Mary pass from Devin Gardner to Roy Roundtree.
VanHoose was forced to watch from the sidelines, knowing it could have been him to make the game-saving play.
"It was pretty disappointing," he said. "That game, especially, that hurt."
Against in-state rival Illinois, VanHoose returned to the field, and capped his first regular season with an interception of Reilly O'Toole. Even in a shortened season, VanHoose was named FOX Sports Next Freshman-All American.
With one more game left, then three more seasons, VanHoose has a bright future ahead of him.
"He's full-speed," said Fitzgerald, "and ready to go."
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Oct. 9, 2002
Scientists at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center have released new predictions for the 2002 Leonid meteor storm.
Extraterrestrial Jupiter
June 13, 2002
Today astronomers announced the discovery of more than a dozen New Planetsorbiting distant stars. One of those planetary systems looks curiously like our own.
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An asteroid with almost no chance of hitting Earth made big headlines this week. Are we really in danger?
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The space shuttle's main engines are the best performing chemical rockets on Earth. You can listen to one roar during a live webcast of a engine test-firing on Nov. 8th.
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Earth scientists love it when Astronautspeer through the space station's extraordinary Destiny Lab window.
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As vexing as they are beautiful, clouds play an important role in Earth's planetary greenhouse.
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Video ad formats in the Ad gallery
In AdWords, the Ad gallery is a free ad-creation tool that offers various ad templates in different categories, including video. You'll need to use this tool to build video ads that use cost-per-click (CPC) , cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM), or cost-per-view (CPV) bidding.
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- Explore the available video ad formats for the Ad gallery
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You can also build video ads using AdWords for video. Explore the benefits and differences between these two tools
Understanding the differences between similar Ad gallery video formats
There are several video formats that may be created within the same tools, and function similarly. It can be confusing to understand the difference between some of these formats and the tools used to create them, so we've summarized some important things to help you better understand your video ad options:InVideo static image (overlay) ads vs. Click-to-Play video ads
A Click-to-Play video ad is a video that is an ad. It's served within a webpage with existing video content. If you run a Click-to-Play video ad, your ad is the content of the video.
An InVideo ad is an image overlay or in-stream video ad served within the body of a video's content. If you run an InVideo ad, your ad is inserted in or around the video content of another publisher. Your ad could appear before the video, beneath it, during, or after it.
Both options provide similar reporting metrics, however due to the difference in user interaction with these formats, there will be a slight variation in the metrics reported. For example, InVideo ads can be skipped while Click-to-Play ads can't.
Traditional in-stream video ads can be 30 seconds or less. Spots that are 16-30 seconds are eligible to run only on longer video content with a duration of 10 minutes or more. Spots that are 15 seconds or less may run on longer video content as well as on shorter clips.
TrueView in-stream video ads may be any duration. Viewers have the option to skip the video after the five-second mark, and you are only charged when a viewer watches the entire video or through the 30 second mark, whichever comes first.
On the Google Display Network, our partners observe the same guidelines as YouTube. However, some partners do accept longer videos.
The Click-to-Play video template
These Click-to-Play ads are standalone videos containing advertising content with a static (that is, motionless), opening image. When clicked, these video ads begin playing. While you won't be charged for each play of your video, you will be charged for clicks to your site or impressions of your opening image.
This section explains how Click-to-Play video ads work, available ad sizes, and reporting metrics.
How it works
When a video ad is shown, it'll appear as a static opening image. Once a viewer clicks the play button or the opening image, the video will begin playing within the ad space. The video will cover the entire area of the ad space, replacing the opening image completely. You don't need to supply a different video file for each of the ad sizes -- we automatically resize the video to work with your opening image.
If the viewer clicks the Display URL at the bottom of the ad, or clicks the ad while it plays, they'll automatically be taken to your website. Viewers can control the volume and replay the video if they choose.See Click-to-Play video ad samples
Medium rectangle (300 x 250)Examples on the page
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The following reporting is available for Click-to-Play ads:
- Impressions: The ad is served for the first time.
- Click-to-Play: The ad is clicked to initiate either a video ad within the video stream, or a Flash interaction.
- Clickthrough: When the viewer clicks the clickthrough link beneath the viewer-initiated click-to-play (CTP) video, or the viewer clicks the animated overlay ad and initiates the ad's landing page in a new browser window.
- Video quartile reporting: Which percentage quarter of the viewer-initiated CTP video the viewer watches (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%).
The InVideo static image (overlay) template
These ads appear within streaming premium partner and user video content on YouTube, or across the Google Display Network. There are two versions of the overlay: a static image, and an interactive Flash overlay. The static image format is available using an Ad gallery Video category. The Flash overlay format is available for a limited number of advertisers.
How it works
- Ads appear within an online video stream based on when the video publisher chooses to begin displaying the ad. The ad appears within the bottom 20% of the video stream's play space. Only one ad will appear in this space during each video stream.
- Ads are collapsible, so a viewer can hide or show the ad while they watch the video. The ad will also automatically minimize after several seconds.
- Depending on the ad format, a viewer can click the overlay to initiate one of the following: a video ad within the video player, an interactive Flash ad within the video player (limited availability), or a new browser window featuring the ad's landing page. These ads will be labeled with the notation >Ads by Google.
See video ad demos with the InVideo static image overlay
In-stream video ad templates
These formats allow you to place video ads within video content being streamed online. Your ad can appear within popular content on YouTube – in full-length TV shows and movies and in front of clips from content partners – and on video sites on the Google Display Network, such as TMZ.com, About.com, and 5min.com (in the US).
If you're focused on expanding your brand, in-stream video ads can help you make that happen. Nearly one third of time spent online is spent consuming video. With AdWords, you're able to target specific content without having to bundle your ads, and this also means detailed reporting so you'll know exactly where your ads appeared, and how customers interacted with them.
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There are two templates for in-stream video ads within the Ad gallery:
- In-stream video ad: Place a 15 or 30-second video ad within video publisher content.
- Skippable in-stream video ad: Place an in-stream video ad that includes the option for customers to skip the ad within video publisher content. (This template has limited availability.)
When an online video is served to a website in the Google Display Network, customers will see an in-stream video play automatically before, during, or after online video content depending on where the content publisher chooses to show ads within their video content. The video will cover the entire area of original content video space.
The ad will play for a maximum duration of 60 seconds, although publishers can limit the ad content shown to 15 seconds or less. Web users won't be able to skip the in-stream video ad content.
If the viewer clicks the ad while it plays, their browser will automatically launch the ad's Destination URL in a new browser window.The benefits of combining in-stream video campaigns with your TV ad campaigns
If you've already got a television campaign -- we're not suggesting you stop advertising online! In-stream video is a great complement to television. Here are a few benefits you may experience if you combine your television ad campaigns with in-stream video ads:
- Measurement: Know the effectiveness of your ad through conversion metrics and viewer behavior.
- Flexibility: A 2010 Nielsen IAG study found that re-purposed television ads perform well online, oftentimes beating web original video ads. (US only)
- Brand Impact: A recent Nielsen study found that online video advertising outperforms television advertising for brand recall, message recall, and likability. Nielsen found that general online video ad recall is 65%, which is roughly 40% higher than TV ads. (US only)
- Viewer Engagement: A 2009 Online Video Engagement Consortium study found that online TV show viewers are 28% more likely to pay attention than live TV show viewers. (US only)
You can bid on either a CPM or CPC basis:
- CPC: You won't be charged for each play of your video, but rather for customer clicks that load the Destination URL while your video ad is playing.
- CPM: Charges are counted as soon as the ad plays. The CPM minimum for partner video sites is set individually by each publisher and therefore varies. This minimum is also specific to the US, and may vary per market.
Companion banner ads: There's no additional cost to add these to your in-stream video ads. Not all video sites on the Google Display Network support companion ads. For those that do, they're free and aren't counted as an additional impression. Instead, they're counted as a single impression combined with the video ad.
The expandable video ad template
Expandable video ads appear on sites across the Google Display Network. When a customer clicks on an expandable ad, it expands to twice its width or height, depending on the format. Expandable formats encourage more interaction from interested customers by increasing your ad's presence on the page.
The following ad sizes are supported for expandable templates:
- 120 x 600
- 468 x 60
- 728 x 90
- 300 x 250
- 160 x 600
- 336 x 280
We don't charge you when a viewer clicks to expand your ad. However, we do charge you if a customer visits your landing page after clicking on the expanded ad.
Expansions will be listed in reports as "interactions," so you can track how people are interacting with your ads.
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Military Science Courses*
Basic Course (100/200 level)
MS 101 Introduction to the Army Profession (1 Credit)
Make your first new peer group at college one committed to self improvement and enjoying themselves. Learn the fundamentals of leadership and how it impacts management styles Gain an understanding of the structure and purpose of the U.S. Army, with an introduction to some of the customs and traditions of the military services. Enrollment enables voluntary participation in several fun events (rappelling, marksmanship training, color guard, etc). Enrollment incurs NO military commitment. One hour.
MS 102 Basic Military Leadership (1 Credit)
Learn and apply principles of effective leadership. Course builds on MS 101 material and introduces the use of topographic maps, fitness doctrine, effective writing, and operational planning. Enrollment incurs NO military commitment. One hour.
MS 201 Individual Leadership Studies (2 Credits)
This course will teach you how to navigate with only a map and compass, and continue to develop your leadership skills. Leadership doctrine, marksmanship, briefing techniques, and an introduction to the proper wear of military uniforms are also covered. Leadership lab will provide practical experience in classroom material, as well as develop individual self confidence. Participation in a fun, one day exercise at Fort McCoy is encouraged but not required. NO military commitment. Two hour class, two hour lab.
MS 202 Leadership & Teamwork (2 Credits)
This class will teach you the fundamentals of tactics in small unit operations. It includes experience in the use of military radios, safety procedures, movement techniques, and security planning. In the Leadership Lab you will continue developing your leadership skills through practical exercises with upper division ROTC students, and learning how to teach others. Participation in a weekend military exercise is encouraged, but not required. NO military commitment. Two hour class, two hour lab.
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MS 301 Leadership & Problem Solving (3 Credits)
This class is open only to contracted cadets, and is focused on developing individual leadership skills and confidence. Explore behavioral science theories, motivation, individual response, and study leadership techniques associated with various challenges. Two hours. To be taken in conjunction with Military Science lab. Two hours. This lab gives you direct experience leading other cadets, and significantly improves your poise and confidence in group settings. Includes a one day exercise at Fort McCoy.
MS 302 Leadership & Ethical Decision Making (2 Credits)
Open only to contracted cadets. This class builds on leadership skills and incorporates ethical decision making, task organization, complex planning and organizational structure of army combat units. Communications systems and logistics to support operations are included in developing written operational plans. Two hours. To be taken in conjunction with Military Science lab. Two hours. This lab continues leadership development in a more demanding environment with complicated tasks. Focus is on small unit operations and tactical skills. Includes a weekend exercise at Fort McCoy.
401 Leadership and Management
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This course transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored, and evaluated to learning how to train, mentor, and evaluate underclass students. Students learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer. Students will also learn about the special trust; proposed by the U. S. constitution to Army officers. Further, students will learn Army values and ethics and how to apply them to everyday life as well as in the contemporary operating environment. Finally, students will learn about the officers' role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, counseling subordinates, administrative actions and methods on how to best manage their career as army officers. Lect. 2, Lab 2 Prerequisite: MS 302. Offered Fall.
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Nancy Hollander, legal counsel for Chelsea Manning, participates in a panel discussion via Skype at McDonough Hall at Georgetown University Law Center, April 13, 2014 in Washington, DC. Manning's legal team plans to appeal the 35 year sentence Manning received for leaking classified information. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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Rihanna With GranGran Dolly (PHOTOS)
Early this morning, Rihanna broke the news via Twitter that her dear grandmother passed away after battling with Cancer.
Ever since she found out her grandma was very ill, the 24 year old singer has made it her top priority to visit Gran Gran Dolly in the hospital for the past couple months.
Being very close to her grandma, this is very sad news for RiRi but she seems to be handling it better than expected based on her Twitter.
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The anticipation of Gran Gran Dolly's passing might have been too much for Rihanna to handle on stage. She recently did a concert in Sweden and disappointed fans when she mixed up the country with Norway.
According to the Daily Mail, Rihanna came to the concert intoxicated and left fans upset, which they expressed over Twitter.
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Most of the fans didn't realize that she had to deal with the death of her Gran Gran Dolly when they tweeted her rude comments.
The "Where Have You Been" singer expressed all her love for her grams posting a bunch of picture of the them together on her Instagram.
We will keep Gran Gran Dolly in our prayers and we hope Rihanna can recover from her loss soon.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The Fort Lewis College Cycling Team is in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, this week for the 2013 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals, where they'll try to stay the national champions of Division I collegiate mountain biking for the eighth year in a row. A team omnium title would also be the Skyhawks' 16th national mountain bike national championship in history – including the first-ever collegiate mountain bike national title in 1994, the FLC team's first year on the circuit.
Skyhawk Volleyball comes home after a month on the road
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
On Friday, October 4, after nearly a month on the road, the Fort Lewis College Women's Volleyball team will play their first regular season home match against Western State. On the sidelines of Whalen Gym will be the Skyhawks new head volleyball coach, Kelly Rifilato.
Fall Blaze ride benefits FLC Cycling team
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Fort Lewis College Cycling invites all cycling fans to the Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour on Saturday, Spetember 28. The fully-supported group ride around beautiful Southwestern Colorado at the peak of autumn foliage season is the sole fundraiser for the Cycling Scholarship Fund, supporting cyclists on the FLC Cycling team.


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It's not just an awards contest…..
We say GlobalShop, you think OMA Awards. That is not the case. There are educational sessions, the GlobalShop floor showcase, a welcome reception, a retail tour, the celebration and more.
The week for POPAI kicks off with pre-conference educational sessions at the Mandalay Bay in the Breakers L room on Monday, March 17th, 2014 starting at 1 PM and ending at 5PM. Attendees will hear from Jared Schiffman of Perch Interactive, Mike Anthony and Toby Desforges of engage, ltd., POPAI's Richard Winter and Michelle Adams of Marketing Brainology, Kirk Hendrickson of Eye Faster LLC. and POPAI's Patti Grima. To register or read more about the sessions, click here.
After we've all learned a little bit about everything, it will be time to unwind and network with more POPAI members at our complimentary POPAI Welcome Reception sponsored by Menasha Corporation, SMP and United Displaycraft.
Then on Tuesday, the GlobalShop floor will be open to browse, we'll have our retail tour in the morning, and other educational sessions in the afternoon. Sign up for the retail tour will come soon. Also, make sure to stop by our two sections on the floor to say hi! All session information can be found here, but make sure you attend the POPAI sponsored ones for at retail marketing topics.
Wednesday is the big night of OMA Madness. We will host our annual OMA Awards Celebration sponsored by United Displaycraft(Platinum Sponsor) and Menasha Corporation (Diamond Sponsor). Celebrating the best of the best displays of the year. This year we will be handing out Awards Annuals sponsored by Rapid Displays to every attendee, so make sure you sign up for a night of entertainment and awards. Register here.
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The FCFFs Rumble at the Roseland held its 12th show this past Saturday night, complete with knockouts, tapouts and the first female bout to take place inside The Slammer. Fight fans still reeling from the previous evenings Sportfight event were treated to eleven more exciting matches from some of the toughest warriors of the Pacific Northwest.
In the evenings first match, Eric Hooiman drew the towel from the corner of Curtis Williams at 1:05 of the first round with punches from the mount.
Scott Trayhorn defeated Carlos Ibarra at 2:40 of the second round by verbal submission.
Isaac Schaaf came out extremely aggressive against Zac Combs of Eugene, Or. As soon as Schaaf got a hold of Combs, he executed a head and arm throw which introduced the top of Combs head to the canvas. Schaaf would then achieve full mount, be bucked off, slam Combs again, regain full mount and get the KO at 2:04 of the first round.
Kenny Daviss original opponent backed out, and Chris Clay stepped up mere hours before the event to take the fight. On their way to the Roseland theatre, Clay and his teams car broke down. WALKING the last three miles, they arrived at the venue 15 minutes before the start of the event. Wait, it gets better. He also handily defeated the more experienced Davis who is trained by himself and the street. Speed walker Clay by choke at 2:33 of the first round.
Steve Morris got the early takedown on Troy OConnor, but got caught in a guillotine in the process. OConnor by choke at :45 seconds of the first round.
Ocean Baker of Eugene, Or armbarred Cameron Cuarisma of Hilo, Hi just :19 seconds into their fight.
Cory Devela spent most of the first round thwarting the takedown attempts of Team Quests Matt Armstrong. Armstrong would soon fatigue from his ill-faded efforts and take some punishment from the sprawling Devela. The second round would see Armstrong resume his quest for the illusive takedown, while Devela continued to defend successfully. After a referee break, Devela opened up with his strikes on the gassed Armstrong and the fight was stopped at 1:49 of the second round, much to the dismay of the chanting crowd.
The Rumbles first female fight was perhaps the most impressive of the evening. Danelle Miyamoto of Pearl City, Hi took on Lisa Ward of Woodville, Wa. The ladies wasted no time and came out swinging, with Ward getting a takedown and grounding and pounding the tough Hawaiian from half guard. Miyamoto would get a reversal and attempt a solid armbar that Ward escaped, but then she would then give up her back, and allow the Dennis Hallman protégé to sink in the choke at 2:17 of the first round. Both fighters were well versed in ju jitsu, and the fluid movement on the ground was proof positive. With such a great display of skill and fighting spirit put forth by both ladies, theres no doubt well see them again.
Jim Pope defeated Michael Garner by TKO at :32 seconds of the first round.
Mel Locke of Camas, Wa defeated Brian Brittle of Oregon City, Or in their Superfight by punches from the rear mount at 2:27 of the first round.
The main event was for the vacant FCFF light heavyweight title. Kyacey Uscola, who had wowed FCFF crowds with his explosive takedowns and knockout power, would do battle with the equally exciting and undefeated Justin Bergin. After a brief exchange to start the fight, Uscola would get a takedown and work briefly in Bergins guard, before standing and letting his opponent up to bang it out on their feet. Soon after Uscola would land the overhand right that put the shiny belt around his waist, sending Bergin down and prompting referee Dave Hagen to step in and end the fight at 1:31 of the first round. The new champion was humble in victory, but made it clear that hell fight whoever the FCFF puts in front of him.
As he often is, Randy The Natural Couture was there, as well as fellow Team Quest member Dan Henderson. The next FCFF event, Fight Night IV, will take place at the Medford armory on May 15. -MMARR-
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My hospital has all private rooms and also had room service for the parents for after the delivery - including bringing up a bottle of champagne to toast the new arrival! Check to see if your hospital offers any services that you might not expect but might want to take advantage of. Ask about valet parking for you and for your husband. For me, I just wanted to go through the process with my husband and my doctor. I didn't want to become a "teaching case" as my hospital was a teaching hospital connected to two medical schools. I did remember to ask specifically and make sure they marked down that I did not want to have students anywhere near me. I figure if I'm doing all the huffing and puffing, I'm gonna want to do that with my husband and doctor only and not some group of Doogie Howsers taking notes! I should have also prevented the television in the room from being set to any sporting event (except the Red Sox) as I found it very irritating that my doctor and husband sat on the end of my bed watching the BC - Syracuse basketball game while I was in active labor and having contractions a minute apart! You're doing all the work.....so you get to set the rules!
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HARRISONBURG, Va., May 13, 2013 – As James Madison prepares to host its final regular season home game on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. against Liberty, senior outfielder Colby Roberts (Benton, Ark./Benton) was recognized as Colonial Athletic Association baseball Player of the Week on Monday for his role in a key series win over Towson last week.
Roberts hit .400 (8-for-20) in five games last week, highlighted by delivering a one-out, walk-off, two-run home run on Sunday to clinch the series win over Towson and give the Dukes a lead of one and a half games over Hofstra for the final CAA Championship berth. His week also included three doubles, six runs scored, eight RBIs and four walks. He reached base in 12 of his 24 plate appearances for a .500 on-base percentage.
Roberts drove in at least one run in all five games last week and had a hit in four while drawing three walks in the only hitless game. He opened the week with the three walks, a run and an RBI in a 9-5 loss at No. 1 North Carolina and added a single and RBI the next day at UNC. He opened the Towson series with an RBI double in an 11-7 loss before posting a pair of big outings to key two pivotal league wins. He went 3-for-5 with a double, walk, RBI and three runs scored in a 16-3 drubbing Saturday followed by a 3-for-5 game with four RBIs, including the walk-off round tripper, on Sunday.
The week's performance continued Roberts' emergence in the second half of the season. Over the last 14 games, he's batting .518 (29-for-56) with nine doubles, three home runs and 26 RBIs. His emergence has coincided with JMU's turnaround from an 11-game losing streak midseason. Instead, the Dukes are 8-6 and batting .324 as a team thanks in part to the play of Roberts.
In Monday's national statistical update from the NCAA, Roberts achieved enough plate appearances to show up among national leaders for the first time this season. He is now first in the CAA and third nationally with a .421 season batting average, ninth with a .682 slugging percentage and .20th with a .488 on-base percentage, right behind teammate Johnny Bladel (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge), who is 19th at .490.
As a team, JMU's offense ranks eighth nationally in batting average (.316), seventh in scoring (7.6 runs/game), seventh in doubles (2.29/game), seventh in triples (0.48/game), 12th in slugging percentage (.457), 18th in walks (232) and eighth in on-base percentage (.413).
Roberts picked up his second CAA award in four weeks. On April 22, he received weekly honors from the CAA, Collegiate Baseball, CollegeSportsMadness.com, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, the ECAC and CollegeBaseballInsider.com after going 12-for-18 (.667) with 15 RBIs in five games.
Scouting Liberty
Liberty (27-24, 11-10 Big South) was swept in a trio of tight Big South Conference games over the weekend at No. 30 Campbell, losing 2-1 in 13 innings, 4-2 and 8-6. Prior to that, the Flames had split a pair of home games against Atlantic Coast Conference teams with a 4-2 loss to Maryland and a 4-3 win over Duke.
LU is batting .268 as a team but limiting opponents to a .264 average. Bryan Aanderud carries the team's best average at .323. Danny Grauer is hitting .301 with 11 doubles, seven home runs and 38 RBIs. Trey Wimmer is batting .291 with 16 doubles and 33 RBIs while Ryan Cordell completes a potent offensive quartet at .286 with 10 doubles, six home runs and 36 RBIs.
Series History
The teams have split a pair of meetings so far this year that have featured a combined 48 runs. JMU claimed the first meeting 21-4 in Harrisonburg on March 27 before Liberty rebounded with a 12-11 win in 10 innings in Lynchburg on April 9. JMU leads the series 37-32.
Starting Pitchers
JMU – J.T. Root, Fr., RHP (1-0, 6.06 ERA)
Root will make his first collegiate start in the 12th appearance of his freshman season. He will be the first of multiple expected pitchers for the Dukes.
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The M.E. Roden Library in Hawkinsville is pleased to announce that L. Harris Churchwell will be giving a talk on "The Men and the Battles of the Twelfth Georgia Regiment" on Tuesday April 29th at 7 PM. Please make plans to come out and be a part of keeping our history alive. Harris Churchwell's new book, Seeking Glory, is the sequel to his first book, Captains at Rest.
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Peter Cappelli, Joseph Keller (2014), Talent management: Conceptual approaches and practical challenges, Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior , 1. Abstract
Matthew Bidwell, Joseph Keller (2014), Within or without? How firms combine internal and external labor markets to fill jobs, Academy of Management Journal Abstract
Peter Cappelli, Joseph Keller (2013), Classifying work in the new economy, Academy of Management Review, 38 (4), 1 - 22. Abstract
Peter Cappelli, Joseph Keller (2013), A study of the extent and potential causes of alternative employment arrangements, Industrial & Labor Relations Review, 6 (4), 874 - 901. Abstract
Joseph Keller, Peter Cappelli, "A supply chain approach to talent management". In Strategic Talent Management: Contemporary Issues in International Context, edited by Paul Sparrow, Hugh Scullion, Ibraiz Tarique, (2012).


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